The systems have been installed in a new building purpose-designed by Caerphilly Borough Council Architects Department. The building necessitated by the merger of two existing schools onto one site contains an Assembly Hall, eleven new classrooms, a staff room, an IT/library resource, sports changing rooms and shower facilities and cloakrooms and toilets.
The design of the building includes extensive glazed areas that flood the interior with light. The front entrance has a curved in fact, faceted full-height façade that employs Schücos proven FW 50+ system. This was specified because of the need to combine the convex curvature of the façade with the requirement that it be angled at its apex to accommodate the double slope of the roof.
The highly insulated Schüco RS 65 system has been used for all the main doors and windows, while the high-level windows are formed from Schüco RS 50, an attractively priced system combining cost efficiency with minimum basic depths. To obviate excessive thermal gain, Suncool glass was used on all south-facing elevations.
Phased over a 12-month contract period, the installation was completed on time and on budget and both pupils and staff are apparently delighted with their new building.
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